Calcium
Carbonate MSDS
Sheet; Material Safety Data Sheet
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Calcium Carbonate, Carbonic acid calcium salt; calcite; aragonite;
limestone
CAS No.: 471-34-1
Molecular Weight: 100.09
Chemical Formula: CaCO3
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient: Calcium Carbonate
CAS No.: 471-34-1
Percent: 90 - 100%
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
CAUTION! MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
NUISANCE DUST.
Health Rating: 1 - Slight (Life)
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Green (General Storage)
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation: Excessive concentrations of a nuisance dust may cause nuisance condition
such as coughing, sneezing, and nasal irritation.
Ingestion: Non-toxic.
Skin Contact: Not expected to be a health hazard from skin exposure.
Eye Contact: No information found, but presumed to cause mechanical irritation.
Chronic Exposure: Excessive oral doses of calcium carbonate may produce alkalosis and
hypercalcemia.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: If large amounts were swallowed, give water to drink and get medical advice.
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation
develops.
Eye Contact: Wash thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation
develops.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire: Calcium Carbonate is not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Sweep up and containerize for
reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust
dispersal.
7. Handling and Storage
Keep Calcium Carbonate in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated
area. Protect against physical damage. Containers of this material may be
hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids);
observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
- OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
15 mg/m3 total dust, 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction for nuisance dusts.
- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV)
for Particulates (insoluble or poorly soluble) Not Otherwise Specified (PNOS):
3 mg/m3 respirable particles and 10 mg/m3 inhale able particles.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is
generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant
at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit of Calcium Carbonate is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible,
a half face piece particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters)
may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit or the maximum use
concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator
supplier, whichever is lowest.. A full-face piece particulate respirator
(NIOSH type N100 filters) may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or
the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory
agency, or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. If oil particles (e.g.
lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerin, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R
or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not
known, use a full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in
oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Gloves and lab coat, apron or coveralls.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench
facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Calcium Carbonate is fine, white powder.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility: 0.001 gm in 100 ml water, soluble in dilute acids.
Density: 2.7 - 2.95
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Melting Point: 825C (1517F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Calcium Carbonate is stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: When heated to decomposition (825C), emits calcium oxide fumes and liberates
carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Acids, fluorine, magnesium with hydrogen.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational
exposure.
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Ingredient------------------------- Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Calcium Carbonate (471-34-1) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in
an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or
contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State
and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations.
Dispose of container of and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Calcium Carbonate (471-34-1) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Calcium Carbonate (471-34-1) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Calcium Carbonate (471-34-1) No No No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Calcium Carbonate (471-34-1) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No; TSCA 12(b): No; CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes; Chronic: No; Fire: No; Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing
Commercial Chemical Substances.
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC): R36- Irritating to eyes. S2- Keep out of the reach of
children. S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show
this container or label.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent. Splash goggles.
16. Other Information
Disclaimer:
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Our company provides this Calcium Carbonate MSDS information
contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This Calcium Carbonate MSDS sheet is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary
handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product.
Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent
judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose.
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Last updated
06 December, 2011
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